astacin

CAS Registry Number:

514-76-1

Synonyms:

b-Carotene-3,3',4,4'-tetrone,all-trans- (8CI); Astacen; Astacene; all-trans-b-Carotene-3,3',4,4'-tetrone

Molecular Formula:

C40H48 O4

Molecular Weight:

592.819

EINECS:

Melting Point:

240-243° (slow heating in evac tube, Karrer); mp 228° (Kuhn)

Solubility: